The tensile strength of rocks under real-time high-temperatures is essential for enhanced geothermal system development.However,the complex occurrence and deep burial of hot dry rocks limit the quantity and quality of...The tensile strength of rocks under real-time high-temperatures is essential for enhanced geothermal system development.However,the complex occurrence and deep burial of hot dry rocks limit the quantity and quality of standard samples for mechanical testing.This paper compared the tensile strengths obtained from Brazilian splitting tests on standard samples(with a diameter of 50 mm and a thickness of 25 mm)and micro-tensile samples(with a diameter of 50 mm and a thickness of 25 mm)of two types of granites.A power-law size effect model was established between the two sets of data,validating the reliability of the testing method.Then,miniature Brazilian splitting under real-time high-temperature,combined with X-ray diffraction(XRD)revealed temperature-dependent strength variations and microstructural damage mechanisms.The results show that:(1)The comparison error between the tensile strength obtained by the fitting model and that of the measured standard samples was less than 6%.(2)In real-time high-temperature conditions,tensile strength of granite exhibited non-monotonic behavior,increasing below 300°C before decreasing,with sharp declines at 400–500°C and 600–700°C.(3)Thermal damage stems from the differences in the high-temperature behavior of minerals,including dehydration,phase transformation,and differential expansion.展开更多
BACKGROUND Stable angina pectoris,a clinical manifestation of coronary artery disease(CAD),is commonly evaluated using non-invasive diagnostic tools.Traditionally,stress testing modalities such as exercise electrocard...BACKGROUND Stable angina pectoris,a clinical manifestation of coronary artery disease(CAD),is commonly evaluated using non-invasive diagnostic tools.Traditionally,stress testing modalities such as exercise electrocardiography(ECG),myocardial per-fusion imaging(MPI),and stress echocardiography have been the first-line stra-tegies.However,coronary computed tomography angiography(CCTA),an anatomic imaging modality,is increasingly used for its ability to directly visualize coronary artery stenoses and plaque burden.Despite growing adoption,the comparative effectiveness of CCTA and stress testing in terms of diagnostic accuracy,prognostic value,and clinical outcomes in stable angina remains an area of active debate.AIM To compare the diagnostic and prognostic performance of CCTA with various forms of stress testing in adult patients presenting with suspected or confirmed stable angina.METHODS A comprehensive literature search was performed across PubMed,EMBASE,Scopus,and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines.Only randomized controlled trials(RCT)published in English within the last 15 years were included.Studies involving adult patients(≥18 years)with stable angina or low-risk chest pain were selected.The intervention was CCTA,and the comparators included ECG,MPI,and stress echocardiography.Data were extracted using a standardized process,and study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool.Due to heterogeneity in outcome measures and modalities,narrative synthesis was employed.RESULTS Five high-quality RCTs encompassing a total of 5551 patients were included.CCTA demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy and prognostic capability across multiple studies.It was more effective in predicting major adverse cardiac events,including myocardial infarction and cardiac death,and was associated with fewer un-necessary invasive coronary angiographies and better event-free survival.Studies also reported improved revascu-larization rates in patients evaluated with CCTA,particularly within tiered diagnostic protocols.Stress testing,while useful,showed limitations in sensitivity and downstream clinical decision-making.CONCLUSION CCTA offers a diagnostically superior and clinically impactful strategy for the initial evaluation of patients with stable angina,especially those with intermediate pretest probability of CAD.Compared to conventional stress testing,it enhances risk stratification,reduces unnecessary procedures,and may improve long-term outcomes.These findings support its broader integration into diagnostic pathways for stable angina.展开更多
To address the difficulty in testing and calibrating the stress gradient in the depth direction of mechanical components, a new technology of nondestructive testing and characterization of the residual stress gradient...To address the difficulty in testing and calibrating the stress gradient in the depth direction of mechanical components, a new technology of nondestructive testing and characterization of the residual stress gradient field by ultrasonic method is proposed based on acoustoelasticity theory. By carrying out theoretical analysis, the sensitivity coefficients of different types of ultrasonic are obtained by taking the low carbon steel（12%C） as a research object. By fixing the interval distance between sending and receiving transducers, the mathematical expressions of the change of stress and the variation of time are established. To design one sending-one receiving and oblique incidence ultrasonic detection probes, according to Snell law, the critically refracted longitudinal wave（LCR wave） is excited at a certain depth of the fixed distance of the tested components. Then, the relationship between the depth of LCR wave detection and the center frequency of the probe in Q235 steel is obtained through experimental study. To detect the stress gradient in the depth direction, a stress gradient LCR wave detection model is established, through which the stress gradient formula is derived by the relationship between center frequency and detecting depth. A C-shaped stress specimen of Q235 steel is designed to conduct stress loading tests, and the stress is measured with the five group probes at different center frequencies. The accuracy of ultrasonic testing is verified by X-ray stress analyzer. The stress value of each specific depth is calculated using the stress gradient formula. Accordingly, the ultrasonic characterization of residual stress field is realized. Characterization results show that the stress gradient distribution is consistent with the simulation in ANSYS. The new technology can be widely applied in the detection of the residual stress gradient field caused by mechanical processing, such as welding and shot peening.展开更多
In this study, the interaction between cylindrical specimen made ofhomogeneous, isotropic, and linearlyelastic material and loading jaws of any curvature is considered in the Brazilian test. It is assumed thatthe spec...In this study, the interaction between cylindrical specimen made ofhomogeneous, isotropic, and linearlyelastic material and loading jaws of any curvature is considered in the Brazilian test. It is assumed thatthe specimen is diametrically compressed by elliptic normal contact stresses. The frictional contactstresses between the specimen and platens are neglected. The analytical solution starts from the contactproblem of the loading jaws of any curvature and cylindrical specimen. The contact width, correspondingloading angle （2 ^0）, and elliptical stresses obtained through solution of the contact problems are used asboundary conditions for a cylindrical specimen. The problem of the theory of elasticity for a cylinder issolved using Muskhelishvili＇s method. In this method, the displacements and stresses are represented interms of two analytical functions of a complex variable. In the main approaches, the nonlinear interactionbetween the loading bearing blocks and the specimen as well as the curvature of their surfacesand the elastic parameters of their materials are taken into account. Numerical examples are solved usingMATLAB to demonstrate the influence of deformability, curvature of the specimen and platens on thedistribution of the normal contact stresses as well as on the tensile and compressive stresses actingacross the loaded diameter. Derived equations also allow calculating the modulus of elasticity, totaldeformation modulus and creep parameters of the specimen material based on the experimental data ofradial contraction of the specimen.展开更多
AIM:To assess if performance of 12-lead exercise tolerance testing(ETT) can be improved by simultaneous acoustic cardiography and to compare the diagnostic performances of electrocardiography(ECG) during ETT and acous...AIM:To assess if performance of 12-lead exercise tolerance testing(ETT) can be improved by simultaneous acoustic cardiography and to compare the diagnostic performances of electrocardiography(ECG) during ETT and acoustic cardiography for detection or exclusion of angiographically proven coronary artery disease(CAD).METHODS:We conducted an explorative study with retrospective data analysis using a convenience sample of consecutive patients(n = 59,mean age:62 years) from an outpatient clinic in Switzerland,who were referred for ETT by their general practitioner on suspicion of CAD,and in whom,coronary angiography was carried out.Measurements included sensitivity,specificity,likelihood ratios and receiver operating characteristic curves.A standard,symptom-limited,12-lead ECG exercise tolerance test was performed by independent persons with simultaneous acoustic cardiography and subsequent cardiac angiography for determination of significant CAD.RESULTS:Thirty-four of the 59 adult subjects(58%) had a final diagnosis of CAD by angiography,and in 25 subjects,CAD was excluded by angiography.Sensitivity/specificity of ST segment depression in the group was 29%/92%,whereas the most powerful acoustic cardiographic parameter was the strength of the fourth heart sound(S4),with corresponding sensitivity/specificity of 53%/92%.The disjunctive combination of the S4 and ST depression had sensitivity/specificity of 68%/84%.CONCLUSION:In this preliminary pilot study,the use of acoustic cardiography alone during ETT or disjunctively with ST depression has been shown to be a simple and convenient method for the detection of CAD,which was superior to ST depression on the standardized ECG.展开更多
The symptom cluster of shortness of breath(SOB) contributes significantly to the outpatient workload of cardiology services. The workup of these patients includes blood chemistry and biomarkers, imaging and functional...The symptom cluster of shortness of breath(SOB) contributes significantly to the outpatient workload of cardiology services. The workup of these patients includes blood chemistry and biomarkers, imaging and functional testing of the heart and lungs. A diagnosis of diastolic heart failure is inferred through the exclusion of systolic abnormalities, a normal pulmonary function test and normal hemoglobin, coupled with diastolic abnormalities on echocardiography. Differentiating confounders such as obesity or deconditioning in a patient with diastolic abnormalities is difficult. While the most recent guidelines provide more avenues for diagnosis, such as incorporating the left atrial size, little emphasis is given to understanding left atrial function, which contributes to at least 25% of diastolic left ventricular filling; additionally, exercise stress testing to elicit symptoms and test the dynamics of diastolic parameters, especially when access to the "gold standard" invasive tests is lacking, presents clinical translational gaps. It is thus important in diastolic heart failure work up to understand left atrial mechanics and the role of exercise testing to build a comprehensive argument for the diagnosis of diastolic heart failure in a patient presenting with SOB.展开更多
Tree peony(Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.)is a traditional Chinese flower,which prefers cool weather.However,high temperature in summer in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River restricts its growth and develop...Tree peony(Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.)is a traditional Chinese flower,which prefers cool weather.However,high temperature in summer in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River restricts its growth and development.In this study,osmotic regulation,antioxidant enzyme activities,and photosynthetic characteristics of tree peony in response to high-temperature stress were investigated.The results showed that high-temperature stress had destroyed the cell membrane,manifested as the increased relative electrical conductivity and malondialdehyde content.Moreover,high-temperature stress led to excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species,thereby,activating antioxidant enzyme activities.Also,photosynthetic parameters and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters directly reflected the damage to the photosystem II reflection center under high-temperature stress.In addition,high-temperature stress led to stomatal closure and chloroplast damage.This study revealed the physiological responses of tree peony to high-temperature stress,laying a foundation for the promotion of tree peony in high-temperature areas and the improvement of high-temperature resistance.展开更多
This paper proposes an effective method for early diagnosis (stress concentrating) of the oil-gas pipeline. Based on the principle of electromagnetic induction Faraday, we have designed and realized the nondestructive...This paper proposes an effective method for early diagnosis (stress concentrating) of the oil-gas pipeline. Based on the principle of electromagnetic induction Faraday, we have designed and realized the nondestructive testing system for stress concentration area of ferromagnetic materials by means of the research of metal materials inverse magnetostrictive effect mechanism. The system changes the influence degree of the stress in ferromagnetic materials’ magnetic conductance to the corresponding voltage array by using discrete wavelet analysis method to process the data, in which not only the measuring accuracy is improved, but also the stress concentration is more directly reflected. The experiments confirm that the electromagnetic stress testing method is feasible and valid.展开更多
The key in antioxidant capacity of aero-engine hot components is the protective oxide scales.Many factors can affect the performance of oxide scales.The effect of tensile stress on high-temperature oxidation behavior ...The key in antioxidant capacity of aero-engine hot components is the protective oxide scales.Many factors can affect the performance of oxide scales.The effect of tensile stress on high-temperature oxidation behavior of directionally solidified DZ125 Ni-based superalloy was investigated by thermogravimetric analysis(TGA).Tensile samples were subjected to stress of 100 MPa,and the oxidation behavior was studied at 980℃in air.The surface and cross-sectional morphologies of the oxidized coating were analyzed by scanning electron microscope(SEM).The influence of tensile stress on the oxidation behavior of directionally solidified DZ125 Ni-based superalloy at high temperature was discussed.Results show that an applied tensile stress generally leads to larger Cr/Ni mass ratio in the oxide scales,greater overall chromium depletion values directly under the oxide scales,lower specific weight gain values and thinner oxide scales.These factors are attributed to the formation of fast diffusion paths for Cr atoms to diffuse to the surface under tensile stress,thus causing a reduction in the duration of the less protective transient oxidation period and promoting a faster formation of the protective Cr_(2)O_(3)layer.展开更多
The stress on a test specimen during tensile testing is generally measured by a strain gauge. This method has some problems in that it would influence the measurement conditions of the tensile test and can evaluate on...The stress on a test specimen during tensile testing is generally measured by a strain gauge. This method has some problems in that it would influence the measurement conditions of the tensile test and can evaluate only the position at which the strain gauge is attached. The acoustoelastic method is proposed as a method replacing the strain gauge method. However, an ultrasonic sensor with a piezoelectric oscillator requires a coupling medium to inject an ultrasonic wave into a solid material. This condition, due to the error factor of the stress measurement, makes it difficult for the ultrasonic sensor to move on the specimen. We then tried to develop a non-contact stress measurement system during tensile testing using an electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) with an SH0-plate wave and S0-Lamb wave. The EMAT can measure the propagation time in which the ultrasonic wave travels between a receiver and a transmitter without a coupling medium during the tensile testing and can move easily. The interval between the transmitter and the receiver is 10mm and can be moved along the parallel direction or the vertical direction of the tensile load. The transit time was measured by a cross-correlation method and converted into the stress on the test specimen using the acoustoelastic method. We confirmed that the stress measurement using an SH0-plate wave was superior to that with an S0-Lamb wave.展开更多
Cotton(Gossypium spp.) yield is reduced by stress. In this study, high temperature(HT) suppressed the expression of the jasmonic acid(JA) biosynthesis gene allene oxide cyclase 2(GhAOC2), reducing JA content and causi...Cotton(Gossypium spp.) yield is reduced by stress. In this study, high temperature(HT) suppressed the expression of the jasmonic acid(JA) biosynthesis gene allene oxide cyclase 2(GhAOC2), reducing JA content and causing male sterility in the cotton HT-sensitive line H05. Anther sterility was reversed by exogenous application of methyl jasmonate(MeJA) to early buds. To elucidate the role of GhAOC2 in JA biosynthesis and identify its putative contribution to the anther response to HT, we created gene knockout cotton plants using the CRISPR/Cas9 system. Ghaoc2 mutant lines showed male-sterile flowers with reduced JA content in the anthers at the tetrad stage(TS), tapetum degradation stage(TDS), and anther dehiscence stage(ADS). Exogenous application of MeJA to early mutant buds(containing TS or TDS anthers) rescued the sterile pollen and indehiscent anther phenotypes, while ROS signals were reduced in ADS anthers. We propose that HT downregulates the expression of GhAOC2 in anthers, reducing JA biosynthesis and causing excessive ROS accumulation in anthers, leading to male sterility. These findings suggest exogenous JA application as a strategy for increasing male fertility in cotton under HT.展开更多
High-temperature oxidation is an important property to evaluate thermal protection materials. However, since oxidation is a complex process involving microstructure evolution, its quantitative analysis has always been...High-temperature oxidation is an important property to evaluate thermal protection materials. However, since oxidation is a complex process involving microstructure evolution, its quantitative analysis has always been a challenge. In this work, a phase field method （PFM） based on the thermodynamics theory is developed to simulate the oxidation behavior and oxidation induced growth stress. It involves microstructure evolution and solves the problem of quantitatively computational analysis for the oxidation behavior and growth stress. Employing this method, the diffusion process, oxidation performance, and stress evolution axe predicted for Fe-Cr-A1-Y alloys. The numerical results agree well with the experimental data. The linear relationship between the maximum growth stress and the environment oxygen concentration is found. PFM provides a powerful tool to investigate high-temperature oxidation in complex environments.展开更多
Understanding the stress distribution derived from monitoring the principal stress(PS)in slopes is of great importance.In this study,a miniature sensor for quantifying the two-dimensional(2D)PS in landslide model test...Understanding the stress distribution derived from monitoring the principal stress(PS)in slopes is of great importance.In this study,a miniature sensor for quantifying the two-dimensional(2D)PS in landslide model tests is proposed.The fundamental principle and design of the sensor are demonstrated.The sensor comprises three earth pressure gages and one gyroscope,with the utilization of three-dimensional(3D)printing technology.The difficulties of installation location during model preparation and sensor rotation during testing can be effectively overcome using this sensor.Two different arrangements of the sensors are tested in verification tests.Additionally,the application of the sensor in an excavated-induced slope model is tested.The results demonstrate that the sensor exhibits commendable performance and achieves a desirable level of accuracy,with a principal stress angle error of±5°in the verification tests.The stress transformation of the slope model,generated by excavation,is demonstrated in the application test by monitoring the two miniature principal stress(MPS)sensors.The sensor has a significant potential for measuring primary stress in landslide model tests and other geotechnical model experiments.展开更多
For implementing nondestructive evaluation of stress distribution inside ferromagnetic material, a magnetic testing method was developed which does not need artificial magnetizing field. This method was implemented by...For implementing nondestructive evaluation of stress distribution inside ferromagnetic material, a magnetic testing method was developed which does not need artificial magnetizing field. This method was implemented by testing the normal component of the magnetic flux leakage above the object being tested with a constant lift off from 1 to 10?mm. The distribution of the stress inside the specimen can be gotten from that of the normal component of the magnetic flux leakage. A stress concentration specimen, which is a 10?mm thickness mild steel plate with a welding seam on it, was tested using this method. The stress distribution of the magnetic testing was identical with that of small hole stress testing method. It indicates that the stress distribution of ferromagnetic material can be known by the magnetic testing method.展开更多
Landslides frequently occurred in Jurassic red strata in the Three Gorges Reservoir(TGR)region in China.The Jurassic strata consist of low mechanical strength and poor permeability of weak silty mudstone layer,which m...Landslides frequently occurred in Jurassic red strata in the Three Gorges Reservoir(TGR)region in China.The Jurassic strata consist of low mechanical strength and poor permeability of weak silty mudstone layer,which may cause slope instability during rainfall.In order to understand the strength behavior of Jurassic silty mudstone shear zone,the so-called Shizibao landslide located in Guojiaba Town,Zigui County,Three Gorges Reservoir(TGR)in China is selected as a case study.The shear strength of the silty mudstone shear zone is strongly influenced by both the water content and the normal stress.Therefore,a series of drained ring shear tests were carried out by varying the water contents(7%,12%,17%,and 20%,respectively)and normal stresses(200,300,400,and 500 kPa,respectively).The result revealed that the residual friction coefficient and residual friction angle were power function relationships with water content and normal stress.The peak cohesion of the silty mudstone slip zone increased with water content to a certain limit,above which the cohesion decreased.In contrast,the residual cohesion showed the opposite trend,indicating the cohesion recovery above a certain limit of water content.However,both the peak and residual friction angle of the silty mudstone slip zone were observed to decrease steadily with increased water content.Furthermore,the macroscopic morphological features of the shear surface showed that the sliding failure was developed under high normal stress at low water content,while discontinuous sliding surface and soil extrusion were occurred when the water content increased to a saturated degree.The localized liquefaction developed by excess pore water pressure reduced the frictional force within the shear zone.Finally,the combined effects of the slope excavation and precipitation ultimately lead to the failure of the silty mudstone slope;however,continuous rainfall is the main factor triggering sliding.展开更多
The anchor stress extent of a prestress anchor cable project has a direct relation with the project safety and performance. Prestressed tensioning method is a kind of nondestructive testing method, by which a reverse ...The anchor stress extent of a prestress anchor cable project has a direct relation with the project safety and performance. Prestressed tensioning method is a kind of nondestructive testing method, by which a reverse stretching load is applied on the external exposure section of anchor cable under construction or in service, and then the elongation variation of stress bars is measured to determine the anchor stress. We elaborated the theory and testing mechanism of prestressed tensioning method, and systematically studied key issues during the prestressed tensioning process of anchor cable by using physical model test, including the composition of tension stress-elongation curve, the variation of anchor stress, the compensation of locked anchor stress, and the judgment of anchor stress, and verified the theory feasibility of prestressed tensioning method. A case study on slope anchor cable of one highway project was conducted to further discuss on the test method, operation procedures and judgment of prestressed tensioning method on obtaining anchor stress, and then the test data of three situations were analyzed. The result provides a theoretical basis and technical base for the application of prestressed tensioning method to the evaluation of construction quality and operation conditions of anchor cable project.展开更多
Mechatronic products usually endure the variable stress spectrum when they operate in certain operational condition and environmental condition, which obey the Weibull distribution. In accordance with the features of ...Mechatronic products usually endure the variable stress spectrum when they operate in certain operational condition and environmental condition, which obey the Weibull distribution. In accordance with the features of mechatronic product, this paper analyzes the failure mode, its corresponding sensitive stress and the design principles of life testing profiles. Based on the above analyses, this paper presents a synthetic stress life testing method based on the hybrid Weibull distribution and its statistical method under variable stress spectrum to evaluate the reliability and life indices of mechatronic products. Because the mechatronic products have many characteristics such as high price, long life and small testing samples, the synthetic stress life testing method under variable load spectrum can simulate the real various spectra, decrease the life testing time and reduce the testing samples. So it is effective to carry out the life testing to mechatronic products. The application results of hydraulic pumps indicate that this method can easily handle the experimental data under variable amplitude spectrum, obtain the high precision parameters point estimation and confidence interval estimation and reduce the testing cost greatly.展开更多
Objectives: The study compared cardiac scintigraphy stress scanning practices applied in a National Maltese Nuclear Medicine centre and in international centres. This was achieved through the design of an online surve...Objectives: The study compared cardiac scintigraphy stress scanning practices applied in a National Maltese Nuclear Medicine centre and in international centres. This was achieved through the design of an online survey which investigated participant knowledge of stress testing, and current procedural practice. Methods: An online survey comprising 12 questions was prepared using Survey Monkey. Professional Nuclear Medicine groups such as the Medical-Physics-Engineering community and Virtual Radiopharmacy were targeted. Access to the survey remained open for eight months during which a periodic reminder was sent to optimise the response rate. Forty-three members responded from across Europe and Australasia. Chi-square tests and comparisons between multiple responses using IBM SPSS 20 were used to evaluate the results. Information related to Maltese practice was collated separately for review and comparative purposes. Results: The online survey participants comprised United Kingdom [72%], other European countries [18%] and Australasia [9%]. The majority of respondents [n = 39] reported pharmacological stress testing as being performed either alone or in conjunction with exercise stress testing as the preferred option. Most participants [60%] were aware of local stress test protocols but had limited knowledge in relation to guidelines designed for cases where patients were not suitable for pharmacological stress testing. Conclusion: The survey provided information about procedures within participating centres for scintigraphic cardiac stress scanning. Differences were identified with regards to the preferred radiopharmaceutical tracers and procedural protocols. Further investigation of examination techniques is warranted, with the aim of increasing standardisation of protocol compliance and the application of more suitable practice.展开更多
Optimum utilization of the loading capability of engineering materials is an important and active contribution to protect nature's limited resources,and it is the key for economic design methods.In order to make u...Optimum utilization of the loading capability of engineering materials is an important and active contribution to protect nature's limited resources,and it is the key for economic design methods.In order to make use of the materials' resources,those must be known very well;but conventional test methods will offer only limited informational value.The range of questions raised is as wide as the application of engineering materials,and partially they are very specific.The development of huge computer powers enables numeric modelling to simulate structural behaviour in rather complex loading environments-so the real material behaviour is known under the given loading conditions.Here the art of material testing design starts.To study the material behaviour under very distinct and specific loading conditions makes it necessary to simulate different temperature ranges,loading speeds, environments etc.and mostly there doesn't exist any commonly agreed test standard.In this contribution two popular,non-standard test procedures and test systems will be discussed on the base of their application background,special design features as well as test results and typically gained information:The demand for highspeed tests up to 1000 s^(-1) of strain rate is very specific and originates primarily in the automotive industry and the answers enable CAE analysis of crashworthiness of vehicle structures under crash conditions.The information on the material behaviour under multiaxial loading conditions is a more general one.Multiaxial stress states can be reduced to an equivalent stress,which allows the evaluation of the material's constraint and criticality of stress state.Both discussed examples shall show that the open dialogue between the user and the producer of testing machines allows custom-tailored test solutions.展开更多
This study proposes a recoverable stress testing algorithm （RSTA） for such special devices as compression/decompression card and encryption/deeryption card. It uses a chaos function to generate a random sequence, an...This study proposes a recoverable stress testing algorithm （RSTA） for such special devices as compression/decompression card and encryption/deeryption card. It uses a chaos function to generate a random sequence, and then, according to the random sequence, generates an effective command sequence. The dispatch of command obeys a special schedule strategy we designed for such devices, i.e., the commands are sent according to the command sequence, and the complete commands are put in a buffer for further result check. RSTA is used to test the HIFN compression acceleration card SAICHI-1000. Test results show that RSTA can make the card work continuously and adequately.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52174175 and 52274078)the Program for the Scientific and Technological Innovation Team in Universities of Henan Province(No.23IRTSTHN005)。
文摘The tensile strength of rocks under real-time high-temperatures is essential for enhanced geothermal system development.However,the complex occurrence and deep burial of hot dry rocks limit the quantity and quality of standard samples for mechanical testing.This paper compared the tensile strengths obtained from Brazilian splitting tests on standard samples(with a diameter of 50 mm and a thickness of 25 mm)and micro-tensile samples(with a diameter of 50 mm and a thickness of 25 mm)of two types of granites.A power-law size effect model was established between the two sets of data,validating the reliability of the testing method.Then,miniature Brazilian splitting under real-time high-temperature,combined with X-ray diffraction(XRD)revealed temperature-dependent strength variations and microstructural damage mechanisms.The results show that:(1)The comparison error between the tensile strength obtained by the fitting model and that of the measured standard samples was less than 6%.(2)In real-time high-temperature conditions,tensile strength of granite exhibited non-monotonic behavior,increasing below 300°C before decreasing,with sharp declines at 400–500°C and 600–700°C.(3)Thermal damage stems from the differences in the high-temperature behavior of minerals,including dehydration,phase transformation,and differential expansion.
文摘BACKGROUND Stable angina pectoris,a clinical manifestation of coronary artery disease(CAD),is commonly evaluated using non-invasive diagnostic tools.Traditionally,stress testing modalities such as exercise electrocardiography(ECG),myocardial per-fusion imaging(MPI),and stress echocardiography have been the first-line stra-tegies.However,coronary computed tomography angiography(CCTA),an anatomic imaging modality,is increasingly used for its ability to directly visualize coronary artery stenoses and plaque burden.Despite growing adoption,the comparative effectiveness of CCTA and stress testing in terms of diagnostic accuracy,prognostic value,and clinical outcomes in stable angina remains an area of active debate.AIM To compare the diagnostic and prognostic performance of CCTA with various forms of stress testing in adult patients presenting with suspected or confirmed stable angina.METHODS A comprehensive literature search was performed across PubMed,EMBASE,Scopus,and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines.Only randomized controlled trials(RCT)published in English within the last 15 years were included.Studies involving adult patients(≥18 years)with stable angina or low-risk chest pain were selected.The intervention was CCTA,and the comparators included ECG,MPI,and stress echocardiography.Data were extracted using a standardized process,and study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool.Due to heterogeneity in outcome measures and modalities,narrative synthesis was employed.RESULTS Five high-quality RCTs encompassing a total of 5551 patients were included.CCTA demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy and prognostic capability across multiple studies.It was more effective in predicting major adverse cardiac events,including myocardial infarction and cardiac death,and was associated with fewer un-necessary invasive coronary angiographies and better event-free survival.Studies also reported improved revascu-larization rates in patients evaluated with CCTA,particularly within tiered diagnostic protocols.Stress testing,while useful,showed limitations in sensitivity and downstream clinical decision-making.CONCLUSION CCTA offers a diagnostically superior and clinically impactful strategy for the initial evaluation of patients with stable angina,especially those with intermediate pretest probability of CAD.Compared to conventional stress testing,it enhances risk stratification,reduces unnecessary procedures,and may improve long-term outcomes.These findings support its broader integration into diagnostic pathways for stable angina.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51275042)
文摘To address the difficulty in testing and calibrating the stress gradient in the depth direction of mechanical components, a new technology of nondestructive testing and characterization of the residual stress gradient field by ultrasonic method is proposed based on acoustoelasticity theory. By carrying out theoretical analysis, the sensitivity coefficients of different types of ultrasonic are obtained by taking the low carbon steel（12%C） as a research object. By fixing the interval distance between sending and receiving transducers, the mathematical expressions of the change of stress and the variation of time are established. To design one sending-one receiving and oblique incidence ultrasonic detection probes, according to Snell law, the critically refracted longitudinal wave（LCR wave） is excited at a certain depth of the fixed distance of the tested components. Then, the relationship between the depth of LCR wave detection and the center frequency of the probe in Q235 steel is obtained through experimental study. To detect the stress gradient in the depth direction, a stress gradient LCR wave detection model is established, through which the stress gradient formula is derived by the relationship between center frequency and detecting depth. A C-shaped stress specimen of Q235 steel is designed to conduct stress loading tests, and the stress is measured with the five group probes at different center frequencies. The accuracy of ultrasonic testing is verified by X-ray stress analyzer. The stress value of each specific depth is calculated using the stress gradient formula. Accordingly, the ultrasonic characterization of residual stress field is realized. Characterization results show that the stress gradient distribution is consistent with the simulation in ANSYS. The new technology can be widely applied in the detection of the residual stress gradient field caused by mechanical processing, such as welding and shot peening.
文摘In this study, the interaction between cylindrical specimen made ofhomogeneous, isotropic, and linearlyelastic material and loading jaws of any curvature is considered in the Brazilian test. It is assumed thatthe specimen is diametrically compressed by elliptic normal contact stresses. The frictional contactstresses between the specimen and platens are neglected. The analytical solution starts from the contactproblem of the loading jaws of any curvature and cylindrical specimen. The contact width, correspondingloading angle （2 ^0）, and elliptical stresses obtained through solution of the contact problems are used asboundary conditions for a cylindrical specimen. The problem of the theory of elasticity for a cylinder issolved using Muskhelishvili＇s method. In this method, the displacements and stresses are represented interms of two analytical functions of a complex variable. In the main approaches, the nonlinear interactionbetween the loading bearing blocks and the specimen as well as the curvature of their surfacesand the elastic parameters of their materials are taken into account. Numerical examples are solved usingMATLAB to demonstrate the influence of deformability, curvature of the specimen and platens on thedistribution of the normal contact stresses as well as on the tensile and compressive stresses actingacross the loaded diameter. Derived equations also allow calculating the modulus of elasticity, totaldeformation modulus and creep parameters of the specimen material based on the experimental data ofradial contraction of the specimen.
文摘AIM:To assess if performance of 12-lead exercise tolerance testing(ETT) can be improved by simultaneous acoustic cardiography and to compare the diagnostic performances of electrocardiography(ECG) during ETT and acoustic cardiography for detection or exclusion of angiographically proven coronary artery disease(CAD).METHODS:We conducted an explorative study with retrospective data analysis using a convenience sample of consecutive patients(n = 59,mean age:62 years) from an outpatient clinic in Switzerland,who were referred for ETT by their general practitioner on suspicion of CAD,and in whom,coronary angiography was carried out.Measurements included sensitivity,specificity,likelihood ratios and receiver operating characteristic curves.A standard,symptom-limited,12-lead ECG exercise tolerance test was performed by independent persons with simultaneous acoustic cardiography and subsequent cardiac angiography for determination of significant CAD.RESULTS:Thirty-four of the 59 adult subjects(58%) had a final diagnosis of CAD by angiography,and in 25 subjects,CAD was excluded by angiography.Sensitivity/specificity of ST segment depression in the group was 29%/92%,whereas the most powerful acoustic cardiographic parameter was the strength of the fourth heart sound(S4),with corresponding sensitivity/specificity of 53%/92%.The disjunctive combination of the S4 and ST depression had sensitivity/specificity of 68%/84%.CONCLUSION:In this preliminary pilot study,the use of acoustic cardiography alone during ETT or disjunctively with ST depression has been shown to be a simple and convenient method for the detection of CAD,which was superior to ST depression on the standardized ECG.
文摘The symptom cluster of shortness of breath(SOB) contributes significantly to the outpatient workload of cardiology services. The workup of these patients includes blood chemistry and biomarkers, imaging and functional testing of the heart and lungs. A diagnosis of diastolic heart failure is inferred through the exclusion of systolic abnormalities, a normal pulmonary function test and normal hemoglobin, coupled with diastolic abnormalities on echocardiography. Differentiating confounders such as obesity or deconditioning in a patient with diastolic abnormalities is difficult. While the most recent guidelines provide more avenues for diagnosis, such as incorporating the left atrial size, little emphasis is given to understanding left atrial function, which contributes to at least 25% of diastolic left ventricular filling; additionally, exercise stress testing to elicit symptoms and test the dynamics of diastolic parameters, especially when access to the "gold standard" invasive tests is lacking, presents clinical translational gaps. It is thus important in diastolic heart failure work up to understand left atrial mechanics and the role of exercise testing to build a comprehensive argument for the diagnosis of diastolic heart failure in a patient presenting with SOB.
基金supported by Jiangsu Modern Agricultural Industrial Technology System(JATS[2022]489)Agricultural Science and Technology Independent Innovation Fund of Jiangsu Province(CX(22)3186)+1 种基金Policy Guidance Program of Jiangsu Province-Science and Technology Special Project of Northern Jiangsu Province(SZ-SQ2021041)the Qing Lan Project of Jiangsu Province and High-Level Talent Support Program of Yangzhou University.
文摘Tree peony(Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.)is a traditional Chinese flower,which prefers cool weather.However,high temperature in summer in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River restricts its growth and development.In this study,osmotic regulation,antioxidant enzyme activities,and photosynthetic characteristics of tree peony in response to high-temperature stress were investigated.The results showed that high-temperature stress had destroyed the cell membrane,manifested as the increased relative electrical conductivity and malondialdehyde content.Moreover,high-temperature stress led to excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species,thereby,activating antioxidant enzyme activities.Also,photosynthetic parameters and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters directly reflected the damage to the photosystem II reflection center under high-temperature stress.In addition,high-temperature stress led to stomatal closure and chloroplast damage.This study revealed the physiological responses of tree peony to high-temperature stress,laying a foundation for the promotion of tree peony in high-temperature areas and the improvement of high-temperature resistance.
文摘This paper proposes an effective method for early diagnosis (stress concentrating) of the oil-gas pipeline. Based on the principle of electromagnetic induction Faraday, we have designed and realized the nondestructive testing system for stress concentration area of ferromagnetic materials by means of the research of metal materials inverse magnetostrictive effect mechanism. The system changes the influence degree of the stress in ferromagnetic materials’ magnetic conductance to the corresponding voltage array by using discrete wavelet analysis method to process the data, in which not only the measuring accuracy is improved, but also the stress concentration is more directly reflected. The experiments confirm that the electromagnetic stress testing method is feasible and valid.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51571010)the National Basic Research Program of China (No.2015CB057400)
文摘The key in antioxidant capacity of aero-engine hot components is the protective oxide scales.Many factors can affect the performance of oxide scales.The effect of tensile stress on high-temperature oxidation behavior of directionally solidified DZ125 Ni-based superalloy was investigated by thermogravimetric analysis(TGA).Tensile samples were subjected to stress of 100 MPa,and the oxidation behavior was studied at 980℃in air.The surface and cross-sectional morphologies of the oxidized coating were analyzed by scanning electron microscope(SEM).The influence of tensile stress on the oxidation behavior of directionally solidified DZ125 Ni-based superalloy at high temperature was discussed.Results show that an applied tensile stress generally leads to larger Cr/Ni mass ratio in the oxide scales,greater overall chromium depletion values directly under the oxide scales,lower specific weight gain values and thinner oxide scales.These factors are attributed to the formation of fast diffusion paths for Cr atoms to diffuse to the surface under tensile stress,thus causing a reduction in the duration of the less protective transient oxidation period and promoting a faster formation of the protective Cr_(2)O_(3)layer.
文摘The stress on a test specimen during tensile testing is generally measured by a strain gauge. This method has some problems in that it would influence the measurement conditions of the tensile test and can evaluate only the position at which the strain gauge is attached. The acoustoelastic method is proposed as a method replacing the strain gauge method. However, an ultrasonic sensor with a piezoelectric oscillator requires a coupling medium to inject an ultrasonic wave into a solid material. This condition, due to the error factor of the stress measurement, makes it difficult for the ultrasonic sensor to move on the specimen. We then tried to develop a non-contact stress measurement system during tensile testing using an electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) with an SH0-plate wave and S0-Lamb wave. The EMAT can measure the propagation time in which the ultrasonic wave travels between a receiver and a transmitter without a coupling medium during the tensile testing and can move easily. The interval between the transmitter and the receiver is 10mm and can be moved along the parallel direction or the vertical direction of the tensile load. The transit time was measured by a cross-correlation method and converted into the stress on the test specimen using the acoustoelastic method. We confirmed that the stress measurement using an SH0-plate wave was superior to that with an S0-Lamb wave.
基金funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32072024)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2021ZKPY019)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2018YFD0100403, 2016YFD0101402)。
文摘Cotton(Gossypium spp.) yield is reduced by stress. In this study, high temperature(HT) suppressed the expression of the jasmonic acid(JA) biosynthesis gene allene oxide cyclase 2(GhAOC2), reducing JA content and causing male sterility in the cotton HT-sensitive line H05. Anther sterility was reversed by exogenous application of methyl jasmonate(MeJA) to early buds. To elucidate the role of GhAOC2 in JA biosynthesis and identify its putative contribution to the anther response to HT, we created gene knockout cotton plants using the CRISPR/Cas9 system. Ghaoc2 mutant lines showed male-sterile flowers with reduced JA content in the anthers at the tetrad stage(TS), tapetum degradation stage(TDS), and anther dehiscence stage(ADS). Exogenous application of MeJA to early mutant buds(containing TS or TDS anthers) rescued the sterile pollen and indehiscent anther phenotypes, while ROS signals were reduced in ADS anthers. We propose that HT downregulates the expression of GhAOC2 in anthers, reducing JA biosynthesis and causing excessive ROS accumulation in anthers, leading to male sterility. These findings suggest exogenous JA application as a strategy for increasing male fertility in cotton under HT.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 90505015 and10702035)
文摘High-temperature oxidation is an important property to evaluate thermal protection materials. However, since oxidation is a complex process involving microstructure evolution, its quantitative analysis has always been a challenge. In this work, a phase field method （PFM） based on the thermodynamics theory is developed to simulate the oxidation behavior and oxidation induced growth stress. It involves microstructure evolution and solves the problem of quantitatively computational analysis for the oxidation behavior and growth stress. Employing this method, the diffusion process, oxidation performance, and stress evolution axe predicted for Fe-Cr-A1-Y alloys. The numerical results agree well with the experimental data. The linear relationship between the maximum growth stress and the environment oxygen concentration is found. PFM provides a powerful tool to investigate high-temperature oxidation in complex environments.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42207216)the Major Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42090055)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42377182).
文摘Understanding the stress distribution derived from monitoring the principal stress(PS)in slopes is of great importance.In this study,a miniature sensor for quantifying the two-dimensional(2D)PS in landslide model tests is proposed.The fundamental principle and design of the sensor are demonstrated.The sensor comprises three earth pressure gages and one gyroscope,with the utilization of three-dimensional(3D)printing technology.The difficulties of installation location during model preparation and sensor rotation during testing can be effectively overcome using this sensor.Two different arrangements of the sensors are tested in verification tests.Additionally,the application of the sensor in an excavated-induced slope model is tested.The results demonstrate that the sensor exhibits commendable performance and achieves a desirable level of accuracy,with a principal stress angle error of±5°in the verification tests.The stress transformation of the slope model,generated by excavation,is demonstrated in the application test by monitoring the two miniature principal stress(MPS)sensors.The sensor has a significant potential for measuring primary stress in landslide model tests and other geotechnical model experiments.
文摘For implementing nondestructive evaluation of stress distribution inside ferromagnetic material, a magnetic testing method was developed which does not need artificial magnetizing field. This method was implemented by testing the normal component of the magnetic flux leakage above the object being tested with a constant lift off from 1 to 10?mm. The distribution of the stress inside the specimen can be gotten from that of the normal component of the magnetic flux leakage. A stress concentration specimen, which is a 10?mm thickness mild steel plate with a welding seam on it, was tested using this method. The stress distribution of the magnetic testing was identical with that of small hole stress testing method. It indicates that the stress distribution of ferromagnetic material can be known by the magnetic testing method.
基金funded by the National Science Foundation of China(CN)(Nos.42090054,41922055,41931295)the Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province of China(No.2020BCB079)。
文摘Landslides frequently occurred in Jurassic red strata in the Three Gorges Reservoir(TGR)region in China.The Jurassic strata consist of low mechanical strength and poor permeability of weak silty mudstone layer,which may cause slope instability during rainfall.In order to understand the strength behavior of Jurassic silty mudstone shear zone,the so-called Shizibao landslide located in Guojiaba Town,Zigui County,Three Gorges Reservoir(TGR)in China is selected as a case study.The shear strength of the silty mudstone shear zone is strongly influenced by both the water content and the normal stress.Therefore,a series of drained ring shear tests were carried out by varying the water contents(7%,12%,17%,and 20%,respectively)and normal stresses(200,300,400,and 500 kPa,respectively).The result revealed that the residual friction coefficient and residual friction angle were power function relationships with water content and normal stress.The peak cohesion of the silty mudstone slip zone increased with water content to a certain limit,above which the cohesion decreased.In contrast,the residual cohesion showed the opposite trend,indicating the cohesion recovery above a certain limit of water content.However,both the peak and residual friction angle of the silty mudstone slip zone were observed to decrease steadily with increased water content.Furthermore,the macroscopic morphological features of the shear surface showed that the sliding failure was developed under high normal stress at low water content,while discontinuous sliding surface and soil extrusion were occurred when the water content increased to a saturated degree.The localized liquefaction developed by excess pore water pressure reduced the frictional force within the shear zone.Finally,the combined effects of the slope excavation and precipitation ultimately lead to the failure of the silty mudstone slope;however,continuous rainfall is the main factor triggering sliding.
基金Funded by the Science and Technolog Program of Ministry of Transport of P.R.China(No.2012318352100)
文摘The anchor stress extent of a prestress anchor cable project has a direct relation with the project safety and performance. Prestressed tensioning method is a kind of nondestructive testing method, by which a reverse stretching load is applied on the external exposure section of anchor cable under construction or in service, and then the elongation variation of stress bars is measured to determine the anchor stress. We elaborated the theory and testing mechanism of prestressed tensioning method, and systematically studied key issues during the prestressed tensioning process of anchor cable by using physical model test, including the composition of tension stress-elongation curve, the variation of anchor stress, the compensation of locked anchor stress, and the judgment of anchor stress, and verified the theory feasibility of prestressed tensioning method. A case study on slope anchor cable of one highway project was conducted to further discuss on the test method, operation procedures and judgment of prestressed tensioning method on obtaining anchor stress, and then the test data of three situations were analyzed. The result provides a theoretical basis and technical base for the application of prestressed tensioning method to the evaluation of construction quality and operation conditions of anchor cable project.
文摘Mechatronic products usually endure the variable stress spectrum when they operate in certain operational condition and environmental condition, which obey the Weibull distribution. In accordance with the features of mechatronic product, this paper analyzes the failure mode, its corresponding sensitive stress and the design principles of life testing profiles. Based on the above analyses, this paper presents a synthetic stress life testing method based on the hybrid Weibull distribution and its statistical method under variable stress spectrum to evaluate the reliability and life indices of mechatronic products. Because the mechatronic products have many characteristics such as high price, long life and small testing samples, the synthetic stress life testing method under variable load spectrum can simulate the real various spectra, decrease the life testing time and reduce the testing samples. So it is effective to carry out the life testing to mechatronic products. The application results of hydraulic pumps indicate that this method can easily handle the experimental data under variable amplitude spectrum, obtain the high precision parameters point estimation and confidence interval estimation and reduce the testing cost greatly.
文摘Objectives: The study compared cardiac scintigraphy stress scanning practices applied in a National Maltese Nuclear Medicine centre and in international centres. This was achieved through the design of an online survey which investigated participant knowledge of stress testing, and current procedural practice. Methods: An online survey comprising 12 questions was prepared using Survey Monkey. Professional Nuclear Medicine groups such as the Medical-Physics-Engineering community and Virtual Radiopharmacy were targeted. Access to the survey remained open for eight months during which a periodic reminder was sent to optimise the response rate. Forty-three members responded from across Europe and Australasia. Chi-square tests and comparisons between multiple responses using IBM SPSS 20 were used to evaluate the results. Information related to Maltese practice was collated separately for review and comparative purposes. Results: The online survey participants comprised United Kingdom [72%], other European countries [18%] and Australasia [9%]. The majority of respondents [n = 39] reported pharmacological stress testing as being performed either alone or in conjunction with exercise stress testing as the preferred option. Most participants [60%] were aware of local stress test protocols but had limited knowledge in relation to guidelines designed for cases where patients were not suitable for pharmacological stress testing. Conclusion: The survey provided information about procedures within participating centres for scintigraphic cardiac stress scanning. Differences were identified with regards to the preferred radiopharmaceutical tracers and procedural protocols. Further investigation of examination techniques is warranted, with the aim of increasing standardisation of protocol compliance and the application of more suitable practice.
文摘Optimum utilization of the loading capability of engineering materials is an important and active contribution to protect nature's limited resources,and it is the key for economic design methods.In order to make use of the materials' resources,those must be known very well;but conventional test methods will offer only limited informational value.The range of questions raised is as wide as the application of engineering materials,and partially they are very specific.The development of huge computer powers enables numeric modelling to simulate structural behaviour in rather complex loading environments-so the real material behaviour is known under the given loading conditions.Here the art of material testing design starts.To study the material behaviour under very distinct and specific loading conditions makes it necessary to simulate different temperature ranges,loading speeds, environments etc.and mostly there doesn't exist any commonly agreed test standard.In this contribution two popular,non-standard test procedures and test systems will be discussed on the base of their application background,special design features as well as test results and typically gained information:The demand for highspeed tests up to 1000 s^(-1) of strain rate is very specific and originates primarily in the automotive industry and the answers enable CAE analysis of crashworthiness of vehicle structures under crash conditions.The information on the material behaviour under multiaxial loading conditions is a more general one.Multiaxial stress states can be reduced to an equivalent stress,which allows the evaluation of the material's constraint and criticality of stress state.Both discussed examples shall show that the open dialogue between the user and the producer of testing machines allows custom-tailored test solutions.
基金the Hi-Tech Research and Development Pro-gram (863) of China (No. 2006AA01Z431)the Giant Project of Zhejiang Province, China (No. 2006C11105)
文摘This study proposes a recoverable stress testing algorithm （RSTA） for such special devices as compression/decompression card and encryption/deeryption card. It uses a chaos function to generate a random sequence, and then, according to the random sequence, generates an effective command sequence. The dispatch of command obeys a special schedule strategy we designed for such devices, i.e., the commands are sent according to the command sequence, and the complete commands are put in a buffer for further result check. RSTA is used to test the HIFN compression acceleration card SAICHI-1000. Test results show that RSTA can make the card work continuously and adequately.
